Asked about their position of making English the official language of the United States, the candidates softened their tone for diverse Florida audiences and framed their answers in terms of economic opportunity. “English is the language of this nation,” said Mitt Romney, people need to learn it to get jobs.
Newt Gingrich was also diplomatic: “There are over 200 languages spoken in chicago. Now, how do you unify the country? What is the common bond that enables people to be both citizens and to rise commercially and have a better life and a greater opportunity? it’s essential to have a central language to learn and communicate in.”
